Kherson starts its long healing process - though Russian forces are only a few miles away.
Also happy to chat was Olena, who admits to getting used to the Russian occupation."Now we can tell who is shelling and from where. If it's the Ukrainians that makes us happy, we're free now."Olena Hatylo says she was collecting food donations for her disabled neighbours
"We have no light, no water but we have freedom!" exclaims Hryhorii Mykolayovych, who works in his local community kitchen.After I ask him how he is, he takes a deep swallow and says: "The shelling is a bit of a problem, but things will get better. All of this is temporary." The city's governor hopes so too. Yaroslav Yanushevych says his priority is "making everyone feel safer". He also wants every Russian collaborator to be "punished".In a picture of "cause and effect", bread is handed out under pro-Moscow billboards which read "Together with Russia".These humanitarian efforts are being gratefully received. It's clear they're desperately needed after Kherson was cut off by Russia's grasp for eight months.
However, for the estimated 75,000 people who chose to stay in Kherson, a lot more is needed for this city to get back on its feet.Lorries instead of tanks now move into the city along damaged roads. Train services between
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